# Simple Cache

> Simple Cache has 1K+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 57 reviews and 272 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Simple Cache was constructed after getting frustrated with the major caching plugins available and building sites with developer-only complex caching solutions that get millions of page views per day. Simple Cache…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 130,497
- **Downloads (30 days):** 272 (+29.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 57 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 4, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Taylor Lovett (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tlovett1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-cache/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | #71 | 441 |
| [memcache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/memcache/) | #1 | 6 |
| [object cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/object-cache/) | #9 | 28 |
| [object caching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/object-caching/) | #1 | 1 |
| [page cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-cache/) | #4 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,703 |
| memcache | #21 | 35 |
| object cache | >100 | 1,887 |
| object caching | >100 | 1,217 |
| page cache | >100 | 7,936 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 78.4%
- 1.7: 12%
- 1.6: 9.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-optimize/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (2,614) | Sep 21, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Sep 29, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (608) | Oct 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nitropack/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (311) | Sep 25, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Cache free?
Yes. Simple Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Cache safe to use in 2026?
Simple Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Cache?
Simple Cache is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 130,497 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 272 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Cache last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on May 4, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Cache?
Simple Cache is developed and maintained by Taylor Lovett.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Cache?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Cache are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).


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